Private Jet Emissions Surge 46% Over Five Years, Study Reveals

A new study highlights the significant climate impact of private aviation, driven by the ultra-wealthy and major global events.

Private jets, used by a tiny fraction of the global population, contributed 15.6 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2023, equivalent to the annual emissions of Tanzania.
The study analyzed nearly 18.7 million flights, revealing that private jet emissions now account for 1.8% of total aviation emissions.
Major international events like the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 UN climate summit saw sharp increases in private jet usage, leading to significant emissions spikes.
The research found that some individuals emit nearly 500 times more CO2 from private jet travel than the average person, highlighting disparities in carbon footprints.
Calls for regulating private jet use are growing, as projections indicate further increases in emissions with the delivery of thousands of additional jets by 2032.